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Acute Moist Dermatitis (Hot Spots)
Overview
Acute moist dermatitis, also known as a hot spot, is a localized, moist, reddened bacterial infection of the skin often caused by self trauma. A hot spot starts because something irritates the skin. The body’s response is to itch, which further inflames the skin and increase itchiness. This creates a cycle of itching, scratching and chewing.
Hot spots can be caused by anything that irritates the skin.
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